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Promotional image for Waenga featuring eight cast members standing against a black background. A young woman holding an identification card stands in the foreground, surrounded by characters including police officers, a lawyer and young adults. The title "WAENGA" appears in bold yellow lettering along the left side.

Political drama Waenga comes to Porirua

31 May 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A powerful new theatre production exploring justice, race and political participation will be performed in Porirua this July, bringing a story developed with rangatahi Māori […]

A small grey and white terrier-cross dog sits on a wooden boardwalk, tongue out, while a person crouches to hold it gently by the chin and chest.

Porirua freezes dog fees, eyes wider review

30 May 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Council has voted to freeze dog registration fees for 2026/27, keeping costs unchanged while it prepares for a wider review of animal control […]

Porirua City Brass performers pose in formal and cabaret-style clothing, smiling and holding brass instruments.

Porirua City Brass Stages Casino Cabaret

22 May 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Brass will bring music, theatre and casino-style sparkle to Linden Community Centre in July with Casino Royale, a cabaret fundraiser supporting the band’s […]

A group of smiling children raise their hands in front of an Ōtaki Kids Market stall at Coastlands Shopping Centre.

Young entrepreneurs bring market to Whitby

20 May 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Young entrepreneurs will take centre stage in Whitby next month, with the Kids Market Pop-Up coming to Discovery School on Friday, June 5, from 4.30pm […]

Windley School students and staff wearing pink T-shirts pose together in the playground during Pink Shirt Day celebrations in Porirua.

Porirua students mark Pink Shirt Day with ice cream

17 May 2026 Tim Wilson 0

For the third year running, Porirua Whānau Centre is marking Pink Shirt Day at Windley School by giving every student and teacher a free ice […]

A colourful “Class of 2026” graphic featuring large red numbers, a graduation cap and a cartoon rocket launching into space with smoke and stars around it.

Porirua finalists named for Gold Awards

12 May 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Five Porirua organisations have been named finalists in the 2026 Gold Awards, recognising business innovation, leadership and community impact across the Wellington region. The finalists […]

Promotional graphic for a free “Waste and your workplace” seminar featuring waste expert Kate Fenwick, with a landfill background and Porirua City branding.

Porirua seminar tackles workplace waste

5 May 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua businesses can get free advice on cutting waste and saving money at a workplace waste seminar in May. Waste and Your Workplace will be […]

Colourful mural featuring a flying stitchbird with golden wings beside bold rainbow geometric shapes.

Porirua mural celebrates rainbow rangatahi

1 May 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A new mural celebrating Porirua’s rainbow community has been installed in the city centre after rangatahi first requested the project during a council planning process […]

Overhead view of a clothing market inside Kai Tahi in Porirua, with racks of garments and shoppers browsing beneath a curved ceiling. Large text reads “My Walk in Wardrobe” with location details below.

Sustainable fashion market returns to Porirua

30 April 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A popular sustainable fashion market is set to return to Porirua, offering locals a chance to shop second-hand and support circular fashion. The My Walk […]

BizFest returns, top speakers set for Porirua

30 April 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua’s second BizFest will bring high-profile speakers and a strong focus on collaboration when it returns to Te Rauparaha Arena on 21 July. The one-day […]